Bargain day, chicken barbecue in the West End

Friday

Aug 28, 2009 at 12:01 AM

Don't miss BARGAIN DAY at Back Door Books, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Back Door Books is the used bookstore run by Friends of Western Pocono Community Library, Route 209 and Bond Lane in Brodheadsville. For information, call the library at 570) 992-7934.

Don't miss BARGAIN DAY at Back Door Books, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Back Door Books is the used bookstore run by Friends of Western Pocono Community Library, Route 209 and Bond Lane in Brodheadsville. For information, call the library at 570) 992-7934.

The Young at Heart Senior Citizens will meet 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Polk Township Fire Department, Route 209, Kresgeville. Members are reminded to bring a package or can of non-perishable food for the Supplemental Food Resource Center in Effort. Visitors are welcome. For information, call Camille DeSando at 610) 681-3759.

Effort United Methodist Church will host a chicken barbecue 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Cost is $8 for adults; $5 for children; and free for children under 3. The menu consists of half a chicken, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw or applesauce, roll and butter, beverage and homemade dessert. Takeouts are available. Dining room is air conditioned and handicapped accessible. Volunteers are needed to make this event possible. Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex or call Wendy in the church office.

Are you interested in writing? Need any serious advice on writing? The group will read each other's work, critique and give impressions on how to improve each piece. The group meets 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Western Pocono Community Library, Brodheadsville. The group is ages 18 and up.

Western Pocono Community Library's monthly Book Discussion Group, The Bookworms, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the library. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10, and the group will discuss "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. For information, call the library at 570) 992-7934.

American Legion West End Memorial Post 927 in Gilbert will host its eighth annual 9/11 Candlelight Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Guest speakers, state officials and U.S. military will be on hand. There will be music and light refreshments. Bring lawn chairs. For information, call 610) 681-5838. Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 12.

West End Community Ambulance will host a Longaberger basket bingo on Sunday, Oct. 4, to benefit its New Truck Fund. Bingo will be held at West End Fire House on Route 715 in Brodheadsville. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with games played on paper boards) beginning at 1 p.m. Cost is $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door. Tables can be reserved in advance for parties of eight or more. There will be a tricky tray, basket raffles and door prizes. For tickets and/or questions, contact Melissa at 570) 656-6623 or Krissy at 570) 460-2697. Participants must be 18 older. Tickets are on sale now.

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